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Four Boone Women Arrested For 'Anti-Trump' Graffiti

Twenty-two-year-old Taryn Bledsoe, 22-year-old Julia Grainger, 22-year-old Elizabeth Prier, and 21-year-old Hannah Seay. Credit: Boone Police Department.

Local businesses and one police car were tagged with what the police are calling “anti-Trump and anti-police” graffiti. The perpetrators also painted the slogan “Black Lives Matter.”

A tip from High Country Crime Stoppers led to the apprehension.

The suspects are all in their early 20s. They've been charged with seven counts of misdemeanor graffiti and one count of damaging personal property.

Total damages are estimated to be $10,000.

According to the Associated Press, it is not yet known if the women have acquired attorneys.

Eddie Garcia is WFDD’s News Director. He is responsible for planning coverage, editing stories, and leading an award-winning news team as it serves the station’s 32-county listening area. He joined WFDD as an audio production intern in 2007 and went on to hold various roles, including producer, Triad Arts Weekend co-host, reporter, and managing editor. When he’s not working, Eddie enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and watching films.

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